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Famine victims to be remembered at Dublin ceremony

Famine victims to be remembered at Dublin ceremony

The National Famine Commemoration Ceremony will take place in Dublin today.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Appeal for Native Americans affected by Covid-19 sees surge in Irish support

Appeal for Native Americans affected by Covid-19 sees surge in Irish support

The Choctaw Nation provided $170 of relief aid to Ireland in 1847 - the equivalent of €4,600 today - not long after they suffered through the Trail of Tears.

Tue, 05 May, 2020